Longdale
Longdale Campground is located on Canton Lake in northwest Oklahoma on the North Canadian River, about 6 miles from the town of Canton and 2.5 miles from the town of Longdale. Canton Lake hosts a large number of campers, picnickers, boaters, fishermen, and hunters every year, as one of the few places in western Oklahoma to offer such a huge variety of activities.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 34 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
35 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No | 10 / 2 |
| 04 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No | 10 / 2 |
| 05 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | No | 10 / 2 |
| 06 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | No | 10 / 2 |
| 07 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | No | 10 / 2 | |
| 08 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No | 10 / 2 |
| 09 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Paved | No | 10 / 2 | |
| 10 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No | 10 / 2 |
| 11 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | No | 10 / 2 | |
| 12 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | No | 10 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 200 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
This year-round campground offers 35 primitive campsites and one day-use group picnic shelter with electrical outlets. All campsites are nonelectric. Water hydrants are scattered throughout the campground. Drinking water is unavailable from November through March but during this time, camping is free.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Canton, OK, east on HWY 51 for.2 miles to the Hwy 51/Hwy 58 intersection. Curve to the left, staying on Hwy 58 and continue north on HWY 58 for 6 miles to the south city limits of the town of Longdale. Turn left on a paved county road and continue for 2 miles to the campground entrance.
| Nearest town | Canton, Oklahoma |
| Coordinates | 36.1303° N, 98.5806° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 2.3 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
A major attraction for hunters is the 14,862-acre Canton Wildlife Management Area. This area, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is home to whitetail deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, squirrel, rabbits, dove and several varieties of waterfowl. There are several resturants located within 3 miles of the lake and also a casino and 9 hole golf course. There is a Disc Golf Course about 8 miles from the campground in the Big Bend Recreation Area. Roman Nose State Park and Glass Mountains State Park are only about a half hour or so drive from the lake.
- 0.2 miLongdale Day Use Pass ↗Day use
- 2.1 miBig Bend Day Use Pass ↗Day use
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- CantonmentSite · Canton · 2.9 mi
- Acre Family BarnBuilding · Canton · 6.3 mi
- Old Plant Office Building, U.S. Gypsum Co.Building · Southard · 7.8 mi
Natural features
The shores of Canton Lake and the North Canadian River are covered with eastern cottonwood, post and blackjack oak, black willow, buttonbush and roughleaf dogwood. The campground offers some shade trees among its open grassy areas.
Recreation
Canton Lake is known for its fishing opportunities, especially walleye fishing. The Walleye Rodeo fishing derby is held annually in mid-May and draws thousands of visitors to the area for the 4 day event. Personal watercraft use, tubing and water skiing are popular on the broad expanse of water parelling the dam where the winds are subdued and the lake's gently sloping sandy beaches are inviting for swimmers and sunbathers.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Longdale?
Sites at Longdale are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Longdale?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Longdale have?
36 sites, including 34 standard sites without power and 1 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Longdale?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Longdale have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Longdale?
Yes, pets are allowed at Longdale. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Longdale?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Longdale?
Canton Lake is known for its fishing opportunities, especially walleye fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Longdale?
Canton, Oklahoma. A major attraction for hunters is the 14,862-acre Canton Wildlife Management Area.
Source: Getting there
What if Longdale is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Fairview (1.5 mi), Sandy Cove (1.8 mi), and Big Bend (2.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby